A veteran Twin Cities development professional, Lynn Slifer has developed strong relationships with donors and raised millions of dollars for the University of Minnesota. For 17 years she led external relations for the U of M’s College of Education & Human Development, building a development team and overseeing the most successful campaign in the college's history. She also instituted a women’s philanthropic leadership circle, and led unprecedented faculty and staff participation in philanthropy. In 2017 she became associate vice president at UM Foundation, overseeing regional development, leadership annual giving, and international fundraising. Lynn also works with the Foundation's HR and development staffs to collaborate on talent management and training programs.